With the end of the year approaching, you may be feeling the pressure about completing those goals you had planned on achieving by the end of the new year. While many years may have passed and you've never exactly finished your goals before, this time you want to be one of the people who actually do what they say. With time limited, however, you may not be sure how you can possibly reach that end goal. To help you out, here are five ways that you can utilize to achieve your goals. 

1. Accountability 

One of the easiest ways you can be sure that you make your goals is by holding yourself accountable. Self-discipline is often necessary to push through some of the climbs. After all, it's highly unlikely that the goals you set for yourself are as easy as reading a new book. To really make sure that you achieve that new goal, you need to hold yourself accountable. If you think that you don't have enough self-discipline to see it through on your own, then tell friends and family about your goals. Become accountable to them instead of yourself, and you can be sure that with their support and encouragement, you'll be bolstered to finish that goal in no time. 

2. Downsize 

Too often, the goals that you place for yourself are just too big. Goals like 'lose weight,' 'make a lot of money,' are just too broad. Not to mention, they're a bit subjective. How much weight is 'losing' enough? How much money is 'more?' These large goals can seem impossible to achieve, and as a result, you lose the motivation to pursue them. Instead of setting yourself up with huge goals, break them down into smaller portions that are actually achievable. Perhaps setting a savings goal each month is a method for you. Or cutting out meat or fats for a period of time to help you lose weight is an avenue you might want to explore. By breaking it down, you can make your goals easier to accomplish. 

3. Set The Date 

Although pressure may kill you, oddly enough, a lot of people actually do better when under a certain amount of pressure. By setting yourself a deadline, you can help yourself become more motivated to accomplish that goal as the deadline draws near. Do you need to install a new home security system and increase the safety of your home? It's a big project, but by placing a deadline on yourself, you can work quickly to select the system, have it installed, and then test it all out in no time. 

4. Commit 

As mentioned before, self-discipline is going to be your best friend here. There isn't going to be much that advice can do if you lack the self-discipline to see it done. If you happen to know that self-discipline isn't one of your strengths, then you may want to take some time and perform a little research on how to develop that skill. By honing it, you can keep yourself responsible for your future and actions. Who knows? It may just change your life entirely. However, by staying committed to the path, no matter what life throws at your way to disrupt you from that path, you'll find out how easy it is to achieve any goal you've placed before you. 

5. Measure It 

While it may be difficult to measure certain goals that are more idealistic than actually physical, you can transfer it to a progress tracker. By having something physically there, you can find the motivation you need to stick to the path you've laid out for yourself to achieve your goal. Whenever you're feeling like you're straying, look at that progress tracker or look at that item and draw inspiration from its presence.